Volvo V40 2002 vs Audi A4 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 engine produces 65 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 105 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Volvo V40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 495 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A4 2001: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volvo V40 2002 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Volvo V40 2002 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo V40 is smaller. Volvo V40 is 7 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V40 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 442 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1420 litres | no data | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Volvo V40 has 29 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Volvo V40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V40 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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